What is the selection's thesis? Locate the sentence(s) in which Staples states his main idea. If he doesn't state the thesis explicitly, express it in your own words.
How did Staples first learn that he was considered a threat by many people? How did this discovery make him feel?
What are some of the dangers that Staples has encountered because of his race? How has he handled each dangerous situation?
What "precautions" does Staples take to appear nonthreatening to others? Why do these precautions work?